Learning Objectives

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • To study in detail about the origin, number, course and distribution of the spinal nerves in cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral region.
  • To study elaborately on the innrvation of forelimb and hindlimb muscles by the two major plexus, brachial plexus and lumbosacral plexus.
  • To study the  innervation of thoracic and abdominal musclature, sacral and coccygeal muscles.
  • It will help the clinician to examine the feflex pathways and functioning of the spinal nerves.
  • To examine their efficiency in case of trauma and palsy.
  • It will help in performing nerve blocks in forelimb, trunk and hindlimb as premedication for surgery.
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